After picking another whopping 32 pounds of carrots in the garden yesterday, I stood there trying to figure out what I was going to do with them. The food bank in my town is rather small, and they already receive fresh produce from a local grocery store, so although I can donate fresh fruit and veggies, I just can’t do it in large quantities.
Reading the comments on a previous story I had written, Lisa suggested I donate my extra produce to the Rescue Mission. So after washing the carrots off, the kids and I hopped in the car and made a trip to the Rescue Mission in downtown Tacoma.
Basically, the Mission serves the greater Pierce County area homeless population. The Mission not only serves more than 1,800 meals each month to people who would otherwise go hungry, but they also provide shelter, job training, addiction support, and homework assistance to homeless children who have parents being served by the Mission.
We were able to donate just over 32 pounds of carrots yesterday, and it felt great. Giving back is cool. Especially when you are giving to people who really need it. Food is such a basic thing and I think we should all have it, no matter what our circumstances are.
So if you planted a large garden this year, and you find yourself with more than you can eat or pass along to friends and neighbors, rather than composting it, find an organization who can use it.
Peace Out Girl Scouts, I’m off to play in the dirt.
Need help finding a local food bank? Head on over HERE to find a food bank near you.
Heather says
Way to go, Mavis! Beautiful carrots and what a blessing to share.
Sarah b says
That’s where my parents donate all their extra food that goes in the freezer and never comes out…
Lisa says
“Food is such a basic thing and I think we should all have it, no matter what our circumstances are”…how true is that! You rock!!
Kristina says
Wow, Mavis! That is amazing! I can’t believe what you grow!! You are awesome and very inspiring!! Grow to give that’s what I want to do too.
Dayla says
You are an inspiration, Mavis!
Also, a quick question…if you had extra Rainer cherries, and can’t eat them all fresh, what would be your favorite way to preserve them & share them? Some of them are starting to go bad, so any advice is appreciated!
susan says
How great of you to do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was wondering…have you tried juicing any of your carrots?Supposedly carrot juice is full of vitamins and especially great for improved vision. I wondered how it would taste made with such wonderful home grown carrots.
Belinda says
Oh wow, they must have been thrilled to get that donation. Please tell us, what they said when you made the donation. 🙂
Mavis says
Thank you. Those are some nice carrots.
🙂
Patti says
Rescue Mission is my favorite place to donate. If Tacoma has a women and children’s shelter that is also a great place for personal items, school supplies, etc.
Way to go Mavis!